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Good site describing how to make your own. Similar techniques to HelenTwoWheels but cheaper if you do it yourself. I’ve used these techniques and they are far superior to bungee cords. Bungees are made to be stretched. You have to get the perfect length in order for it to stretch tight enough to keep a load in place. If you max their stretch, they get weaker. Tie down straps are much better. I use 3/4″-1″ nylon. Since using them I haven’t lost a thing from my pack.